The Illusionist (L'illusionniste) (2010)

7.5	Listal rating
7.5	IMDB rating

Directed by

Sylvain Chomet

Starring

Jean-Claude Donda

The Illusionist / French Cinema Manager

Alice (voice)

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Written by

Sylvain Chomet

adaptation

Jacques Tati

original screenplay

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Disappointingly heartless but fantastic animation.

1 year, 2 months ago at Feb 27 18:41

SJMJ91

1 vote

This is coming from an Englishman but over the years, most foreign animated films don't spring to mind only until awards are coming in especially the top ones (for example: Persepolis, The Triplets Of Belleville (which was also directed by Chomet), Waltz With Bashir and others. I think that could be because some of those are quite adult and do look it when you look at the posters or trailers as we... read more

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1 year, 2 months ago at Mar 12 18:38

Meesho

1 vote

OMG! It's TOO realistic. lol. From the name I thought I would witness a joyful movie but NO, it was very grey and pale!. What drives me crazy that I still not sure wether I like it or not! love it or HATE it!. It leaves a weird feeling at the end!. The music, their moves and the end, all give me the creeps!. When I'm writing this and try to remember my feeling when the movie was playing I don't re... read more

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9 months ago at Aug 25 1:29

cloe89

1 vote

un po' troppo triste...questi francesi non fanno mai qualcosa di allegro?

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Description: The Illusionist is one of a dying breed of stage entertainers. With emerging rock stars stealing his thunder in the late 1950s, he is forced to accept increasingly obscure assignments in fringe theatres, at garden parties and in bars and cafes. Then, while performing in a village pub off the west coast of Scotland, he encounters Alice ... (more)

Release date : 16 June 2010

Animation (13), French (7), Drama (7), Magician (6), France (6), 2010s (5), 2010 (4), Magic (4), Illusionist (3), UK (2), Starving Artist (2), Tragedy (2), Rabbit (2), Animated (2), Edinburgh (1), Glaswegian (1), 2010's (1), Scotland (1), 1950s (1), Fictional Character Based On Real Life Person (1)

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